12 years ago

Hi,

I've been decorating my bedroom and now the layout is like this (excuse the badly made Paint room plan!)

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n630/MelissaRB/Untitled-2.png

The only problem is, I don't know what bedside tables/nightstands to get. I don't know if I should get any, as I can't really fit much else in!

If I put a table to the left of my bed, it's quite awkward as I won't be able to get to my wardrobe properly. I could put one table on the right hand side of my bed, but will that look odd?

Thanks :)

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Dytecture
12 years ago
It might be more efficient for you to push the bed next to the window, it's very common in big city apartments with smaller dimensions.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
thank you - so you mean shove the bed completely to the right? And then put a bedside table to the left of it? :)
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bepsf
12 years ago
Yes, I'd place the bed against the wall and the nightstand there - That's the way my bed is (about a foot away from the windows) and it's fine.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Okay :) If I did push my bed to the window like in the pic below, should my dressing table stay in the same place ?
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Dytecture
12 years ago
I'd line the dressing table with the bed. Looks more spacious already !
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Just to clarify - just like the pic below? Thanks for your help guys :)
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
I also wanted to have floor length curtains - would this still look ok i wonder?
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Dytecture
12 years ago
I would stop the curtain right above your bedding, otherwise it will get in the way of when you sleep.
Hallah Asfar.Rayes
12 years ago
So you can use for the window roman blind ,it's more better than curtains in this case.
feeny
12 years ago
I just want to add my vote of agreement for putting the bed by the window. We have a double bed positioned like this in my son's tiny room in our house, and it makes it feel like the bed is part of a cozy windowseat. We have a tree right outside that window, and my son says it feels like his bed is in a treehouse. The one downside is that it makes it harder to make the bed, but well worth the extra space.
swizza
12 years ago
what is your room size ?
I will try to revice your layout .
swizza
12 years ago
I'm interior designer.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Wow thanks! My room size is 10'7 by 10'7! :)
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Mona Ives
12 years ago
Tough size. If you have to have the wardrobe in the room, your best option is next to the window. You can have full length drapes, but with so little room, you'll find a roman shade or fully lined woven wood blind will be much easier to operate.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
I checked the house floor plans and in fact it's a bit smaller than that! It's 10'6" x 10'6"!

@stylish do you mean have my wardrobe next to the window along the wall at the bottom of my room? I wonder if it'll block out any light ...
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Bridget Callan Design
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
I agree put the bed beside the window, go for an interlined roman blind instead of curtains and if you can have an upholstered pelmet in a matching or contrast fabric they look great and cover the top of the blind. I would also suggest having some lighting for reading etc on the wall there are some great options out there, best of luck!
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Hi rosieb, Marie here. I agree that with all the large pieces of wardrobes and dressers that you will either need to get rid of one of them, or push your bed against the window wall. You definitely don't have room for nightstands, get creative and use your smaller dresser as a night stand - that will give you some breathing room here. Of course, I am assuming that the sizes of boxes are all to scale with the size of your bedroom. Window treatments and accessorizing is the least of your worries until you figure out your furniture arrangement. I would put your prettiest furniture as you come in, which would be your dressing table and drawers - the wardrobe needs to be hidden in the corner and not the first thing you see. Floorplan below - don't add more nightstands - your room is very cluttered now!
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks! That's a brilliant room plan! All the furniture has just been bought this month, and it wasn't cheap. I think my parents may murder me if I say I don't want it anymore :P The furniture is quite pretty as well, even though it's just solid wood. Thank you very much though, I really love room plans!!
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Your welcome, it would help us immensely for you to post photos of your furniture so we can see your style and help direct you to appropriate mood setting colours/patterns etc. Good luck and post photos when its all done!
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
I will upload some photos now! This is my room (it is a bit sparse and jumbled up but I've just put the furniture up!) I've just painted my walls white but I painted over yellow so it isn't that harsh :) I've started a lookbook with some ideas but I haven't got very far. I can also post the furniture photos from the sites I bought them from if you want a more detailed view! Thanks again, you've all been really helpful :) xxx
BTW I'm using my dressing table stool as a bedside table lol
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Thought I might as well add the other images of my furniture!
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Very nice - definitely shabby chic - I would move your wardrobe to the end of the bed and use your dressing table as your night stand, the window wall has a natural night stand in the ledge - artwork will be important - go big - don't put up lots of little things, it will continue with the "clutter" theme, and that's NOT a good thing. Find one big inspiration - whether it be a cool tie-dye or more feminine like the crochet art below - add a bit of colour from your art into toss cushions and then that's all - try to keep your dressers and such free of debris as your room is very small, clutter is your enemy...
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks so much!! I never really thought I'd be shabby chic - but I love everything 60s and Brigitte Bardot style (I know she doesn't have much to do with interior design, haha) so it makes sense! I love art so I will definately look for some large pieces to put up :) I will try super hard to tidy up - I am so messy, though hah!

And so would my chest of drawers would be on the left wall? You don't think a bed in the corner is too young for a 17 year old? It's just that I recently upgraded to a double after years of having a twin bed in the corner and I would like to have a mature & inviting bedroom lol xxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
Hi rosieb, just so you know, shabby chic isn't sixties... shabby chic is lots of white on white, with hits of natural wood. Your furniture choice is actually very country, but you don't seem to be a country girl, so, next assumption would be your style is shabby chic. First two photos are shabby chic, last two are sixties. Hopefully, this will help you with deciphering your style, as you can see from the photos, they are very different.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Oh I see! They are very different! I am really not very good with interior design lol

Truth is, I have no idea what style I would like. I have added a lot more photos to my look book - I was wondering if you could take a look and see how I might put that style across with my furniture or tell me what kind of style rooms I like??

I had no idea that my furniture would be country! I'm English, though so maybe my idea of country is more manors, tweed and tartan hehe :)

Thanks so much for your help xxx
iskander
12 years ago
Hi, I am not sure if I am too late with my comment, but why don't you consider placing your bed under the window and dressing the window accordingly.. examples:
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi Iskander, you are defo not too late with your comment! I'm open to ideas as I want to make sure exactly where everything is going as my furniture is really quite heavy to move!
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Also, I forgot to say that I didn't buy the furniture to fit in with my style, I got it because it was very cheap in the sale lol! It is also unfinished, so I can paint it etc or change the doorknobs to make it fit in with whatever style :) x
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Hi rosieb, Paint out your furniture white. More versatile in white. Choose your bedding with a bold swash of colour in it - then pick a paint colour from that bedding and paint only one wall (headboard wall) in a bright colour to match your bedding - keep your accessories to a minimum, bigger is better - less is more.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi guys :)

Quick update - I've added some photos below of the kind of style I'm going for (more pics in my lookbook if anyone's interested!)

I think I will probably have to do something to my furniture after talking to some people on here!

As suggested, I like the idea of painting it a glossy white or staining it a dark colour (poss. glossing over that too?)

I'm not sure which is best or easiest; I'm not a natural at DIY!

I'm still wondering about the layout - I love the one cmariehebson made but I wonder if I'll be able to make my bedroom glamorous and luxurious with that layout?

Any tips & advice would be greatly welcomed :)
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Yes you can have a glamorous bedroom with the layout I provided. Definitely paint your bedroom set high gloss white. Get the gloss finish in the paint, it is easier and less steps to paint. Buy some new hardware to replace the boring wood ones. Replace the little vanity stool/table and get a mirrored vanity pouf or something with more bling. Add thoughtful accessories, cool lamp, bedding as in your inspiration photos. Step at a time, be thoughtful about your choices - you'll get the look you want. Good Luck
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Another update - I hadn't really done the room plans correctly, so here are some versions after I've measured the furniture, window and door! Does this change anything?

@cmariehebson with "new hardware" do you mean change the door handles and drawer pulls? Thanks for all your help xxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Rosieb, Second floor plan is better - you've got the big wardrobe where you can't see it when you first come in the door. See, you don't need a night stand... you already have one! Yes, I mean change out the knobs and paint your furniture!
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
thanks again - i'm going to go with the floorplan you made!

Do you think painting my furniture white (except the bed) will look too stark against my white walls??
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
No - not at all! I'd paint my walls a soft, soft gray undertone white like Benjamin Moore Pure White OC-64. Then go to a crisper white for your furniture - so you get a tone on tone affect with your whites - very subtle. Your carpet is a gold or caramel colour which is grounding - be sure to add some more of that colour in art or driftwood lamp to bring that natural brown/gray tone up higher into the room.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Brilliant! Thanks :)

After talking to my parents, we're going to paint my furniture a glossy white in the summer, when it's easier to move things around, open windows and once I've saved up a bit more haha

Until then I was going to make my bedroom look less sparse for the winter!

I'm planning on moving the furniture around so it's like the new room plan as discussed :)

I was thinking of getting these curtains (only £35!) http://tinyurl.com/buzdbjq

Do you know what ceiling light I should get? I can't afford a chandelier, but I'd still like something glamorous. I've got around £20 (and would prefer the price to be under!)

xxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Hi rosieb, hard for me to find a fixture when your in the UK?
I'd look at your local flea markets, you could find a pretty little chandelier at a second hand store, or, I'd go to your local hardware and lighting store (here I would go to Rona or Home Depot) to find a fixture within your budget. 20 pounds is pretty low, you are going to spend about $100 Cdn if you lucky, you could get that down to $70 Cdn. The fixtures below are from a company called TransGlobe Lighting and DVI Lighting.
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Regarding your drapery - choose that colour after you have chosen your bedding duvet - then pull a colour out of your bedding. Not a big fan of the burgandy colour - unless it goes with your duvet...
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Here is one look from B&Q for your bedroom - all of these items are available through them.
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Here is another look from B&Q for your bedroom - these are all also available through them.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks very much! I love the look of the red one, and will keep those in mind

I haven't decided on bedding yet (d'oh!) so I'll wait until I know what sheets I'm getting first

I found this kind of guide online of the style I would like (although the items are way, way out of my budget)

I forgot that you weren't in England! You can show me examples of any style to give me ideas (no matter what price) and I'd gladly accept any more tips you have :)

In the future I would like to buy a faux fur throw so I'd like my bedding and curtains to go with that...
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Maybe curtains won't work after all if my bed is pushed up against the window!

If I didn't choose curtains, what else could I put there? Curtains are so soft, glamorous & romantic. Blinds seem to be a bit boring and un-luxurious. I love interior shutters as well, but they cost a bomb!

I was also thinking I could maybe add a canopy for my bed? Perhaps via a thin wire attached to my ceiling, if that makes sense? And only put the curtain/canopy along the bottom and right side of my bed... Then I could draw the canopy across at night to separate the sleeping space but I could leave the curtains/canopy open to let sunlight in via the windows. Would that look ok (esp. as the bed is against a window?)

Any thoughts of what to use for my window?

Thanks xxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
rosieb, hate to burst your bubble, but you need a larger room to have a canopy. The only think you could do is create a header canopy - as it could be hung from the headboard wall, centred over the bed.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi :)

Aww that's a shame - I was really getting into that thought of a canopy! Even if i did it like this? ...

The grey bit is where the canopy/curtain would go (the first when the canopy is drawn and the second where it's open)

And the canopy would look like that photo below, except i'll only be using two sides of the canopy as my bed will be up against the window

Do you have any thoughts on what I could use as curtains or a blind ?

Thanks xxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
rosieb the room above is probably at least two times the size of yours, and the ceiling heights are at about 10 to 12 feet! Your room would not look like your dream photo and you'd be disappointed, sorry. For drapes, you need obviously privacy, so I'd do a woven textural roller blind, you can pick up at any hardware store, then layered over top of that, your sheers that will blow into your room when the windows are open...should be soft and pretty enough while still being functional.
Rosie B
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi,

Yes I suppose the room is quite (okay, a LOT!) bigger than my bedroom, but I may go for it anyway :)

For some reason, I'm not as keen on the canopy style that you hang from the centre of the bed - perhaps because, as you pointed out, my ceilings aren't very high at all! I will still be using sheer white curtains for the canopy

I'm wondering whether to leave out the curtains completely - I'm worried I'll sit on my while on my bed and manage to pull them down somehow lol!

Would a blind on it's own look ok?

Thank you xxxx
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Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
12 years ago
Try the blind on the window by itself, you can always add drapery panels later...good luck.

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